John 3:19-21 ESV “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what … Continue reading Evildoers Hate the Truth
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But of Power and Love
2 Timothy 1:5-7 ESV “I am reminded of your sincere faith... For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” The gift of … Continue reading But of Power and Love
Everyone Believing in Him
John 3:16 BLB “For God so loved the world that He gave the only begotten Son, so that everyone believing in Him should not perish, but should have eternal life.” The Only Begotten Son The only begotten Son is the Son of God, God the Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. God the Father loved the … Continue reading Everyone Believing in Him
The Way You Should Go
Isaiah 48:1, 4, 8 ESV “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and who came from the waters of Judah, who swear by the name of the Lord and confess the God of Israel, but not in truth or right… “Because I know that you are obstinate, and … Continue reading The Way You Should Go
Seventeen Years Ago
Seventeen years ago this month my husband and I were training to be church planters with the Christian & Missionary Alliance (The Alliance). Rick was going for his ordination, and I was going for my consecration. There was a district conference we both planned to attend, but Rick hurt his back and he could not … Continue reading Seventeen Years Ago
Be Faithful Unto Death
The First and The Last Revelation 2:8 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.’” These are the words of Jesus Christ, who is the first and the last, the beginning and the end, who died and came … Continue reading Be Faithful Unto Death
All Suffering Serves a Purpose
God is Good Psalms 119:65-66 ESV “You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.” God is good all the time, even in times of trials and tribulations which he allows in our lives to discipline us so we … Continue reading All Suffering Serves a Purpose
The Midst of a Twisted Generation
For His Good Pleasure Philippians 2:12-13 ESV “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good … Continue reading The Midst of a Twisted Generation
Bow the Knee to Jesus
In Humility Philippians 2:3-4 ESV “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” God did not put us on this earth to live for ourselves, to do whatever we … Continue reading Bow the Knee to Jesus
Too Many Concealments
The Wise and the Foolish Proverbs 22:3-5 ESV “The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will keep … Continue reading Too Many Concealments
